Question : Which of the following is associated with the 'Vantara' initiative, recently featured in the news?
A.
Historical monuments
B.
Environmental protection
C.
Climate change
D.
Animal Welfare
Correct Answer : D
Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation have launched Vantara, under the leadership of Anant Ambani, as a holistic initiative dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of animals. This program is centered around a 3,000-acre sanctuary situated within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, meticulously designed to resemble a jungle sanctuary. Vantara's primary objective is to create a natural and nurturing environment for rescued animals, fostering their recovery and overall well-being.
Question : Recently, Bihar state government signed an agreement with which bank to promote the startup ecosystem?
A.
SIDBI
B.
HDFC
C.
NABARD
D.
SBI
Correct Answer : A
SIDBI and the Bihar Startup Fund Trust (BSFT) have entered into an agreement to oversee the management of the Bihar Startup Scale-up Financing Fund (BSSFF). The agreement was signed by Pankaj Dixit, Director of the Department of Industries for the Government of Bihar, and Arijit Dutt, General Manager of SIDBI. The objective of the agreement is to create a conducive environment for startups and transform Bihar into a thriving startup ecosystem. The collaboration will administer the fund using a Fund of Funds model, where the fund will contribute to SEBI registered Alternative Investment Funds that will in turn invest in startups.
Question : With whom has 'Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority' signed an agreement to increase awareness?
A.
Asian Development Bank
B.
DBS Bank
C.
State Bank of India
D.
Punjab National Bank
Correct Answer : B
The 'Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority' (IEPFA) has forged an agreement with DBS Bank to promote awareness about investments and fraudulent schemes. Under the MOU, the Bank will advance IEPFA's investor awareness campaign by sharing security messages across its diverse digital platforms. IEPFA was founded in 2016.